Acner.org: Acne treatment

Overview Acne is a serious skin problem that is associated with adolescents, but it can affect people well into their 40s. Acne medications are commonly sold on the market and prescribed by dermatologists. Before starting harsh medications, confirm...

Overview Acne-free skin can seem unachievable to someone suffering from severe or chronic acne breakouts. Many people try using acne products, such as benzoyl peroxide creams, but often use these products incorrectly. In order to become acne-free,...

Acne can be an emotionally distressing condition. It is often caused by hormone imbalances, which is why it's so common among teenagers. However, many adults suffer from acne as well. It was once believed that eating certain foods like chocolate caus...

The link between food and skin conditions, especially acne, is a point of contention in the medical community. A 2004 issue of the "Journal of the American Medical Association," (JAMA) says that certain foods do not cause acne and skin problems. Howe...

Overview Acne occurs when the sebaceous glands in the skin produce too much sebum. An excess of this oily substance can block the pores and cause them to become inflamed. Acne can lead to scarring if the damage to your skin doesn't heal quickly. Yo...

Overview Acne-prone skin is typically more inflamed and irritated than normal skin. Many people try to use a standard facial cleanser to wash their acne-prone skin. However, regular soaps and cleansers usually contain harsh chemicals that can irrit...

Overview Patients who have diabetes and acne often have difficulty getting their acne under control, and in some cases a bad case of acne can be one of the first visible signs of developing diabetes. Because the high blood sugar levels found in dia...

Overview Acne is considered the bane of youth, but this unsightly skin condition plagues plenty of people well into adulthood. Young sufferers often go on to be adult sufferers; others don't experience their first outbreaks until their teen years a...

Overview Healing skin acne can be as simple as applying a cleanser or cream for some, while it can be extremely difficult and take years of modifying medications and experimenting to find the right treatment plan for others. Even so, there are a fe...

Overview Skin acne is a common condition that occurs when the hair follicles just under the skin become clogged.Though not serious or life-threatening, complications from skin acne can be troubling as it may cause facial scarring.The causes of skin...